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In short: Not at all like it says on the tin.....In full: My second go at this so I knew it was no picnic. The 'Toughest' label is highly contended now - on paper this looks a fair bit softer, but simply the 2pm start time puts it in a different dimension to many other 'tough' events. If you want a well organised and way-marked tough-as-nails event in the home counties then look no further. Top job again Dr.Rob - glad the shirt issue has been resolved - in spite of having dozens of shirts, Picnic ones are PRIZED possesions! Many thanks to all involved.Date of review: June 23, 2014

In short: Spectacularly Gruesome for hard-as-nails-ego-lunatics or daft peopleIn full: Hard to express just how very tough this event is. It certainly had me quivering in my shoes for a few days pre-race, worrying about a 16 mile cut-off of 3.5hours! It does state on entry that I 'can't be run', and it can't. Lower your expectations and enjoy a very special event.Date of review: June 24, 2012

In short: Gruesomely tough, and I just did the 29.5 mile marathon which was spectacular.In full: Straight up and walking in the first mile this was clearly going to be tough, but i still had to re-evaluate my finishing time TWICE during this event, and did a very good PERSONAL WORST AND still got a podium finish in this longer than usual marathon. Course route markers had been tampered with, so I did go astray a couple of times but not massively as its hard to get lost when your running by the sea! If you like em tough, like mixed terrain, challenging climbs and beautiful scenery then do some AdventureHub events.Date of review: March 23, 2012

In short: A small and very friendly event very weather dependent, but glorious today.In full: A marathon double, I did just the one day. Nice early start, no hanging around. Out and back (approx. 6 miles) of scenic flattish gravel/smooth tarmac/option of running at edge of links golf course. Plenty of opportunity to socialise. Weather was perfect today, sunny throughout and barely a breeze - could easily be torrential storm but I was assured the event would go ahead regardless, which is nice to know. Entry fee may seem steep, but it is a charity event AND the organisers pushed the boat out with custom design race numbers, great medals with extra badges, technical shirt, booze, chocolate and lots of other good stuff. Spied a seal briefly offshore. Apparently not pre-arranged. I will very most likely return to do this again.Date of review: December 10, 2011